The GOET Project Wiimote Mini Mapper is now available for download via the downloads page.
The Mini Mapper has been especially developed to facilitate interface with the GOET suite of games via use of Nintendo Wii Controller.
Monthly Archive for July, 2010
BID Services is part of the EU consortium led by Nottingham Trent University, to develop a series of contemporary serious games called Game On Extra Time. The games are designed to help those with a sensory, physical or mental impairment improve their skills and work towards a more independent lifestyle.
Each game has been designed to provide key skills and learning in a number of areas including how to travel to/from work, personal hygiene, money management, improving maths skills, and supermarket shopping.
With the development phase over, the games have moved into test and the BID Services Life Skills students have spent five weeks putting the games through their paces. Whilst initially apprehensive, the ease-of-use and interactivity of the games have allowed the students to quickly build up enough confidence to test the games for themselves. The feedback from the tutors and students throughout the testing phase has been very positive and the games have proved to be an excellent learning tool, helping the students to improve their computer skills and gain greater confidence.
To recognise their achievements, a presentation evening will be held on Tuesday, 20th July, at the Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood, Birmingham, where all of the students will receive a Certificate of Achievement. The event will be attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Birmingham, along with student’s parents, carers and friends.
